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Every time Robert Swetz visits Alaska he goes through a transition

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Every time Robert Swetz visits Alaska he goes through a transition

 

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz has been visiting Alaska off and on for 2 years now! Sometimes for 1 week, 2 weeks, 2-3-4 and even 5 months during this time.

There seems to be something going on between myself and Alaska that I can't grasp. When I'm in Alaska it's so different than the Lower 48, more relaxed and something that creates some change within my mind.

There is nothing wrong with this change, I like it and these types of thoughts really don't seem to cross my mind unless I visit Alaska.

Last year I wanted to retire from construction because of the toll it has been taking on my body and I am no spring chicken. But with 40 years experience under my belt I am thinking I may go into a foreman position making more money and less physical work.

Sure I will continue to sell real estate with my associates in the Las Vegas Valley but I am making more money working construction, and selling real estate it is an extra bonus ;o)

The last time I was in Alaska I spent 5 months through the winter and came back to the Lower 48 with a whole new look on life.

So I believe there is something special for me in Alaska that calls on me while I am in the Lower 48 and I will continue to spend time there and accept the change ...

 

Robert Swetz Alaska

Hatcher Pass Wasilla Alaska 8/30/2016 by Robert Swetz

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Comments(18)

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Change is good and I will continue to spend time in Alaska when I feel I need change in my life ...

Sep 04, 2016 10:39 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing some of your very positive experience. 

Keep posting your photographs.

Sep 04, 2016 10:41 AM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Alaska Bob, you continue to amaze me. You have such a great outlook on your life, you are full of enthusiasm, you clearly love your life and what you are doing at the moment. You are one of my life hero's for sure!

And I want to stay in one of those cabins!!!!

Sep 04, 2016 11:54 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

We stayed in the cabin on the right side of the photograph last year ... Number 7 and the views around Hatcher Pass look like Ireland or Scotland ;o)

Sep 04, 2016 01:34 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Roy and thanks for stopping by ...

Sep 04, 2016 12:23 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz I see a full-time Alaska in your future 

Sep 04, 2016 12:24 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

I hope so if I can find the right price on a home. I really like the prices in Houlton Maine where Andrew Moore sells real estate ;o)

Sep 04, 2016 01:37 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Vegas Bob

I could see a big transition going from Las Vegas to Alaska . . .  . They are the difference of night and day.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Sep 04, 2016 12:41 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Hello Lou


You are so right and Vegas & Alaska are complete opposites!

Sep 04, 2016 01:44 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Andrea and it's always a pleasure when you stop by and I am going out of my way to live my life to the best I can ...

Sep 04, 2016 01:35 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Lisa

Thanks for stopping by and if we can get a great deal on a home, prices are high ;o(

Sep 04, 2016 01:39 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Lou and it's always a pleasure when you stop by ...

Sep 04, 2016 01:44 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

VB:) needless to  say I saw construction in your back yard last couple days... between the Bellagio and the Aria there is some heavy foundation going on at 12midnight and it was still  85 degrees hot:))Endre

Sep 04, 2016 03:40 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I am sure it is hard Robert Vegas Bob Swetz 

Sep 04, 2016 03:42 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Endre

What ever construction is going on around Vegas most companies are using non-union shops and many of the workers are illegal. Sorry to say that is why I am working in the Bay Area.

LA has some construction going on in some areas but the glaziers make less than we do in Las Vegas and NorCal, go figure

Sep 04, 2016 03:45 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Noah

It is hard and I have to do what I have to do and sooner or later VB will find that place he can call home!

Sep 04, 2016 03:49 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

It is a beautiful and unique state and I love it too Robert Vegas Bob Swetz 

Sep 04, 2016 04:33 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning VB.  Alaska is on our bucket list. We like to drive around looking at the scenery.  Having said that what in your opinion would be the best time of the year to take a trip to Alaska?

Sep 04, 2016 08:04 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Actually James 12 months out of the year are the best months to travel Alaska, but I know you don't like the cold weather.


Late June, July, August and the first part of September are excellent times to visit.


But I cannot guarantee all sunshine in those months because around 3-4 weeks before I arrived in Alaska 8/25/2016 it rained everyday.


But if I was to visit Alaska for the first time I would pick the first two weeks in July!

Sep 05, 2016 01:13 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Good Morning VB, I would love to visit Alaska. I always think it looks so calming and can see why you enjoy it so much. I love that you live life to the fullest.

Sep 04, 2016 10:50 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Thank you Amanda!

Sep 05, 2016 01:14 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Paul

Thanks for stopping by my friend and yes ... ALASKA

Sep 05, 2016 01:06 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Amanda and thanks so much for your kind words and I hope you have the chance to visit Alaska in the near future!

Sep 05, 2016 01:15 AM